Alternatives to fluphenazine
FDA shortage status is active for fluphenazine; 3 same-class SPL records are listed below for registry comparison only.
Brand: Prolixin
fluphenazine class peers while FDA lists an active shortage
fluphenazine (Prolixin) is on an FDA shortage listing while 3 other Typical Antipsychotic (Phenothiazine) SPL records remain in this registry peer set (class inventory 4). Labeled indication field for fluphenazine: Fluphenazine is used to manage the symptoms of psychotic disorders.
Top FAERS reaction fields for fluphenazine total 113 reports across 10 reactions, set beside chlorpromazine, perphenazine, thioridazine. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.
About fluphenazine
Fluphenazine (Prolixin) is a medicine used to treat psychotic disorders. It helps manage symptoms like hallucinations and confused thinking.
Used for: Fluphenazine is used to manage the symptoms of psychotic disorders. These disorders can cause problems with thinking, feeling, and behavior. This medicine can help reduce hallucinations and other symptoms of psychosis.
3 Typical Antipsychotic (Phenothiazine) peers (wide set)
chlorpromazine
RxThorazine
Chlorpromazine can treat psychotic disorders like schizophrenia. It can also control nausea and vomiting. Additionally, it can help with restlessness before surgery, acute intermittent porphyria, tetanus, manic episodes of bipolar disorder, and intractable hiccups. In children, it can treat severe behavioral problems and hyperactivity.
perphenazine
RxTrilafon
Perphenazine is used to treat schizophrenia in adults. Schizophrenia is a mental illness that can affect how you think, feel, and behave. This medicine can also help control severe nausea and vomiting in adults.
thioridazine
RxMellaril
Thioridazine is used to manage schizophrenia in adults and children. You should only use this medicine if other antipsychotic medicines have not worked for you. This is because thioridazine can cause serious heart problems.
fluphenazine vs chlorpromazine & perphenazine · FAERS reaction fields
FAERS top-reaction field "Suicide Attempt" shows the widest count spread between fluphenazine and chlorpromazine, perphenazine, thioridazine in this extract (202-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.
| Side Effect | fluphenazine | chlorpromazine | perphenazine | thioridazine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedation | 19 | - | - | - |
| Anxiety | 13 | - | - | - |
| Suicide Attempt | 12 | 214 | 180 | - |
| Schizophrenia | 11 | - | - | - |
| Blood Pressure Decreased | 10 | - | - | - |
| Blood Pressure Increased | 10 | - | - | - |
| Chest Pain | 10 | - | - | - |
| Parkinsonism | 10 | - | - | - |
"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.
fluphenazine shortage vs Typical Antipsychotic (Phenothiazine) peer index
Shortage status
FDA shortage listing is active for fluphenazine (status: To Be Discontinued). Peer rows remain a registry index, not a switch guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does FDA list a shortage for fluphenazine while peers remain indexed? ▼
Registry note: Shortage listings and peer indexes are for registry orientation only. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Field note for fluphenazine: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Prolixin SPL strings.
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